Although conditions in Indonesia make preservative treatment of timber for roof structures of low-cost housing highly desirable, existing treatment facilities are not geared to serve the needs of low-cost housing construction. In this paper a short description of present preservation practice in Indonesia is given, followed by a general overview of treatment processes specially suitable for pre…
In the framework of the policy to promote the local use of timber species which are as yet unknown in the export market as replacement of Meranti, a range of nailed timber trusses made of low-grade timber (Jeujing - Albizzia Falcata) is being tested. The manufacturing of these trusses by means of assembly jigs, without the involvement of trained carpenters, will form the basis for preparing a p…
Technical Report is Roof Structure And Roofing For LOw-Cost Housing In Urban REgion